Lifesaving award

Awarded to Joachim Heinrich Christoph Satow (1794-1850), Pilot Commander of the Port of Riga. Obverse: Head of Nicholas I (right). Legend in Russian script. Reverse: Legend in Russian script (for zeal). Bound in a volume of letters of commendation.

Object Details

ID: MED2207
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Lifesaving award
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1837
People: Satow, Joachim Heinrich Christoph
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 51 mm